Section: France
Ukraine’s persistent shooting in the east draws multi-ethnic recruits
Unofficial fighting in eastern Ukraine continues to draw in volunteers from other parts of the country. Since pro-Russian separatists forced… …read more Source:...
Hollande warns Moscow over Ukraine ceasefire
France’s President Francois Hollande Thursday denounced as “unacceptable” ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine, after a brief conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko in Aachen in Germany about the conflict involving Russian-backed rebels. …read more Source: The Local...
‘Putin. War’: new report claims Russia heavily involved in east Ukraine conflict
Russia has a deep-rooted involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, a report started by murdered anti-Kremlin activist Boris Nemtsov claims.… …read more Source:...
Hundreds of Russian troops killed in Ukraine, Nemtsov report says
At least 220 Russian soldiers have died fighting in east Ukraine, opposition activists said in a report released Tuesday, offering “ample evidence” to refute President Vladimir Putin’s denials that Russian troops are operating in the country. …read more Source: France...
Kerry arrives in Russia for high-level talks with Putin
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hopes to explore Russia’s willingness to curb its involvement in Ukraine and its support for Syria’s president at talks on Tuesday with President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: France...
Putin says Ukraine peace “moving forward” despite problems
The Russian President has met the German Chancellor to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. Angela Merkel joined… …read more Source:...
Putin and Merkel agree Ukraine peace deal not being respected
The Russian President has met the German Chancellor to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Angela Merkel joined Vladimir Putin in laying… …read more Source:...
Merkel urges Russia cooperation, honours Soviet WWII dead
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday paid tribute to Soviet soldiers killed in WWII as she called for cooperation with Russia amid tensions over Ukraine. …read more Source: France...
Kyiv and Donetsk commemorate Victory Day
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has led events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The country’s military bands… …read more Source:...
Video: The Ukrainian Red Army vet calling on Putin to back down
As Russia marked the70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a grandiose military parade Saturday, Ukraine is bearing the brunt of renewed aggression from Moscow. It’s also struggling to come to terms with its own internal divisions. …read more Source: France...
